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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 526.23 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 526.23 and 269.73 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 526.23 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/526.23 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 526.23 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 141,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,940.02/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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